04-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Welshpool: First residents move into Neuadd Maldwyn
The first residents have moved into a new independent living scheme in Welshpool.
Neuadd Maldwyn, owned by ClwydAlyn, is a new independent living scheme providing homes for elderly people from the Welshpool area.
The first residents began to move into their homes on Monday, April 14.
The new apartments will provide a supportive environment for residents, offering the chance to live alongside peers and socialise within a community setting.
Alongside the 66 one and two-bedroom modern apartments, the scheme includes a large restaurant, multi-activity room, landscaped gardens, communal lounge, laundry, buggy store, separate assisted bathroom, and a range of other shared spaces for residents to use and enjoy.
Jenny was excited to move into one of the new apartments.
She said: "I feel brilliant about moving in, as Neuadd Maldwyn covers all my needs.
"I've always been independent, but living here means I can remain independent.
"I love my apartment, it's perfect and the thing I like best are the lovely people and the homely feel that Neuadd Maldwyn has.
"It's the best decision I've made."
Sharon also moved into Neuadd Maldwyn recently and said: "I've been living in a motorhome, a caravan and sofa surfing for nearly five years.
"When I close my door, and look out of my patio doors, I know I need never have to move again.
"This is my home."
Brendan McWhinnie, housing manager from ClwydAlyn said: "After many years of working with older people, we know how best to provide individual care to suit our residents.
"Dignity, independence and choice are what we offer here at Neuadd Maldwyn; with residents free to live their lives as they wish, as part of our thriving community.
"We still have a couple of apartments available for immediate rental here in Welshpool, and we are looking forward to welcoming more new residents throughout April and May."
Cllr Sian Cox, Powys County Council's cabinet member for a caring Powys, added: "Having a hand when we need it, and supportive social connections, are bedrocks of being able to live independently and of wellbeing.
"Humans have evolved to live connected to and able to call on each other.
"This is community.
"Neuadd Maldwyn is one example of how we are supporting people with care and support needs to live and, as new resident Jenny says, remain independent, with flexible support – not too much or too little, but just right.
"I'm delighted that this community is now up and running, and I thank all those involved for making it happen."
Cabinet secretary for housing and local government, Jayne Bryant, said: "It's brilliant to see residents moving into their new, high-quality homes at Neuadd Maldwyn.
"The transformation of this former Grade II listed building has received support through our Integrated Care Fund and Social Housing Grant capital programmes and demonstrates what can be achieved when organisations work together with a shared vision."
Priority for the available homes has been given to residents from the Powys area who are aged over 60 and have assessed care or support needs.
Housing management and ancillary services are provided by ClwydAlyn, while Powys County Council is responsible for delivering on-site domiciliary care.
The one- and two-bedroom apartments, situated in the centre of Welshpool, were built by Anwyl Partnerships on behalf of ClwydAlyn, in partnership with Powys County Council and supported by Welsh Government and Powys Teaching Health Board.
There is still time for potential residents to apply, with some one- and two-bedroom apartments available to rent.
